Re: [CH] Chile-Heads Digest V6 #189 Epsom Salts Killing Mint

fragrantgarden (fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au)
Wed, 24 May 2000 18:02:53 +1100

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Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 15:20:21 -0500
From: tgreaves@notes.primeco.com
Subject: [CH] Update on Epsom Salts Killing Mint

I checked the mint this morning and it is completely dead to the ground.  No
sign of any growth coming up.  So it looks like we have discovered a selective
killer for mint that will help everything else around it.  Maybe someone with a
mint problem can try it on a control patch.  I used 1/2 cup Epsom Salts in a
gallon of water and then sprayed it on.

None of the other plants I listed have been harmed.  The peppers have turned a
rich dark green, so they sure like it.

Tom
I am one of these Nutters who like growing mint in lawns. It smells so
great when you step or mow it and It probably repells a few bugs.
The epsom salt thing is amazing.
I would like to know more about this.
 If anything epsom salt should help mint unless it was in  a pot.

Michael Bailes, The Fragrant Garden, Portsmouth Road, Erina. N.S.W. 2250
Australia. (OZ); International fax 61 243 651979          Phone 4367 7322
Web page at: http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/
 Email: <fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au>
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